Ford Explorer: Battery, Mounting and Cables / Removal and Installation - Auxiliary Battery

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual / Electrical / Battery and Charging System / Battery, Mounting and Cables / Removal and Installation - Auxiliary Battery

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Disconnect the batteries.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).

1. Disconnect the vent hose from the auxiliary battery.
1. Remove the bolt, position the hold-down strap aside and remove the auxiliary battery.
  Torque: 93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

General Procedures - Battery Drain Check

Check NOTE: No factory-equipped vehicle should have more than a 25 mA (0.025 amp) – 50 mA (0.050) draw depending on the vehicle's accessories. Check for current drains on the battery in excess ..

Removal and Installation - Auxiliary Battery Cable

Removal NOTE: This procedure provides information about routing, retaining points and connectors of the cable. It does not include the steps for removing components to gain access to the cable...

Other information:

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Creating a MyKey

Use the touchscreen to create a MyKey: Insert the key you want to program into the ignition. If your vehicle has a push-button start, place the remote control into the backup slot. See Passive Anti-Theft System. Switch the ignition on. Access the main menu in the touchscreen and then scroll through the menus to change the settings of your MyKey...

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Auxiliary Battery Cable

Removal NOTE: This procedure provides information about routing, retaining points and connectors of the cable. It does not include the steps for removing components to gain access to the cable. Disconnect the batteries. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures)...